- cross-posted to:
- usnews@beehaw.org
- cross-posted to:
- usnews@beehaw.org
Summary
Trump temporarily delayed tariffs on many imports from Mexico and Canada, reversing his earlier decision to impose 25% duties.
Following talks with Mexico’s President Sheinbaum, he exempted USMCA-compliant Mexican goods, later extending the relief to Canada until April 2.
Despite market turmoil and business concerns over price hikes, Trump insisted the delay was unrelated to economic turbulence.
The move follows previous delays and exemptions for automakers. Critics warn his aggressive tariff strategy risks harming businesses and consumers while aiming to secure economic concessions from trade partners.
Seems we’re going to impose 25% export tariffs on power anyway, because just delaying a month isn’t good enough.
While we’re at it, we might just get a chance to literally punch Trump (jr) right in the fucking mouth.
I’m also pretty sure the Starlink contract is still being cancelled, and there’s a ban on future US contracts atm. Liquor stores have greatly reduced American inventory and encourage local products, travel to the US has dropped dramatically; and overall there’s a general ‘fuck America’ attitude in the air. It’s kind of refreshing.